Rockefeller tree lighting 2012

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Angels in lights frame the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is shown after it was lit up during the 80th annual tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) less

Angels in lights frame the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is shown after it was lit up during the 80th annual tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. (AP ... more

In this photo made using a zoom and slow exposure, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is lit during the 80th annual tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) less

In this photo made using a zoom and slow exposure, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is lit during the 80th annual tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. (AP ... more

Photo: Kathy Willens, Associated Press

In this photo made using a zoom and slow exposure, the Rockefeller... Photo-3809846.53118 - Westport News

The Radio City Music Hall Rockettes perform before the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is lit during the 80th annual tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) less

The Radio City Music Hall Rockettes perform before the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is lit during the 80th annual tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. (AP ... more

Photo: Kathy Willens, Associated Press

The Radio City Music Hall Rockettes perform before the Rockefeller... Photo-3809761.53118 - Westport News

Angels in lights frame the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree as seen from the Channel Gardens after the tree was lit during the 80th annual tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) less

Angels in lights frame the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree as seen from the Channel Gardens after the tree was lit during the 80th annual tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center in New York, Wednesday, ... more

Singer CeeLo Green performs in a sleigh with the Muppets before the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting during the 80th annual tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) less

Singer CeeLo Green performs in a sleigh with the Muppets before the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting during the 80th annual tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center in New York, Wednesday, Nov. ... more

Photo: Kathy Willens, Associated Press

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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: The Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center awaits lighting on November 28, 2012 in New York City. After two weeks of preparation, the 45,000 lights will be lit on the 80-foot high Norwegian spruce this evening during a celebration televised on NBC and hosted by Al Roker and Savannah Guthrie. The tree will remain lit every evening until January 7. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: The Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center awaits lighting on November 28, 2012 in New York City. After two weeks of preparation, the 45,000 lights will be lit on the 80-foot high ... more

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: The Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center awaits lighting on November 28, 2012 in New York City. After two weeks of preparation, the 45,000 lights will be lit on the 80-foot high Norwegian spruce this evening during a celebration televised on NBC and hosted by Al Roker and Savannah Guthrie. The tree will remain lit every evening until January 7. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: The Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center awaits lighting on November 28, 2012 in New York City. After two weeks of preparation, the 45,000 lights will be lit on the 80-foot high ... more

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Doormen stand by as preparations are made for the lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center on November 28, 2012 in New York City. After two weeks of preparation, the 45,000 lights will be lit on the 80-foot high Norwegian spruce this evening during a celebration televised on NBC and hosted by Al Roker and Savannah Guthrie. The tree will remain lit every evening until January 7. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Doormen stand by as preparations are made for the lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center on November 28, 2012 in New York City. After two weeks of preparation, the ... more

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: The Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center awaits lighting on November 28, 2012 in New York City. After two weeks of preparation, the 45,000 lights will be lit on the 80-foot high Norwegian spruce this evening during a celebration televised on NBC and hosted by Al Roker and Savannah Guthrie. The tree will remain lit every evening until January 7. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: The Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center awaits lighting on November 28, 2012 in New York City. After two weeks of preparation, the 45,000 lights will be lit on the 80-foot high ... more

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: New York police stand by for crowd control as preparations are made forthe lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center on November 28, 2012 in New York City. After two weeks of preparation, the 45,000 lights will be lit on the 80-foot high Norwegian spruce this evening during a celebration televised on NBC and hosted by Al Roker and Savannah Guthrie. The tree will remain lit every evening until January 7. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: New York police stand by for crowd control as preparations are made forthe lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center on November 28, 2012 in New York City. After two ... more

Photo: John Moore, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: New York police stand by for crowd... Photo-3809625.53118 - Westport News

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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Preparations are made for the lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center on November 28, 2012 in New York City. After two weeks of preparation, the 45,000 lights will be lit on the 80-foot high Norwegian spruce this evening during a celebration televised on NBC and hosted by Al Roker and Savannah Guthrie. The tree will remain lit every evening until January 7. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Preparations are made for the lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center on November 28, 2012 in New York City. After two weeks of preparation, the 45,000 lights will be ... more

Photo: John Moore, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Preparations are made for the lighting... Photo-3809624.53118 - Westport News

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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: The Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center awaits lighting on November 28, 2012 in New York City. After two weeks of preparation, the 45,000 lights will be lit on the 80-foot high Norwegian spruce this evening during a celebration televised on NBC and hosted by Al Roker and Savannah Guthrie. The tree will remain lit every evening until January 7. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: The Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center awaits lighting on November 28, 2012 in New York City. After two weeks of preparation, the 45,000 lights will be lit on the 80-foot high ... more

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Props are put into place ahead of the lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center on November 28, 2012 in New York City. After two weeks of preparation, the 45,000 lights will be lit on the 80-foot high Norwegian spruce this evening during a celebration televised on NBC and hosted by Al Roker and Savannah Guthrie. The tree will remain lit every evening until January 7. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Props are put into place ahead of the lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center on November 28, 2012 in New York City. After two weeks of preparation, the 45,000 lights ... more

Photo: John Moore, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Props are put into place ahead of the... Photo-3809621.53118 - Westport News

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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Props are put into place ahead of the lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center on November 28, 2012 in New York City. After two weeks of preparation, the 45,000 lights will be lit on the 80-foot high Norwegian spruce this evening during a celebration televised on NBC and hosted by Al Roker and Savannah Guthrie. The tree will remain lit every evening until January 7. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Props are put into place ahead of the lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center on November 28, 2012 in New York City. After two weeks of preparation, the 45,000 lights ... more

Photo: John Moore, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Props are put into place ahead of the... Photo-3809620.53118 - Westport News

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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: NBC hosts Al Roker (L) and Savannah Guthrie rehearse as preparations are made for the lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center on November 28, 2012 in New York City. After two weeks of preparation, the 45,000 lights will be lit on the 80-foot high Norwegian spruce this evening during a celebration televised on NBC. The tree will remain lit every evening until January 7. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: NBC hosts Al Roker (L) and Savannah Guthrie rehearse as preparations are made for the lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center on November 28, 2012 in New York City. ... more

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Sheila Hogue, a tourist from Pensacola, Florida snaps photos as preparations are made for the lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center on November 28, 2012 in New York City. After two weeks of preparation, the 45,000 lights will be lit on the 80-foot high Norwegian spruce this evening during a celebration televised on NBC and hosted by Al Roker and Savannah Guthrie. The tree will remain lit every evening until January 7. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Sheila Hogue, a tourist from Pensacola, Florida snaps photos as preparations are made for the lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center on November 28, 2012 in New York ... more

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Preparations are made ahead of the lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center on November 28, 2012 in New York City. After two weeks of preparation, the 45,000 lights will be lit on the 80-foot high Norwegian spruce this evening during a celebration televised on NBC and hosted by Al Roker and Savannah Guthrie. The tree will remain lit every evening until January 7. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Preparations are made ahead of the lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center on November 28, 2012 in New York City. After two weeks of preparation, the 45,000 lights will ... more

Photo: John Moore, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Preparations are made ahead of the... Photo-3809616.53118 - Westport News

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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Props are put into place ahead of the lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center on November 28, 2012 in New York City. After two weeks of preparation, the 45,000 lights will be lit on the 80-foot high Norwegian spruce this evening during a celebration televised on NBC and hosted by Al Roker and Savannah Guthrie. The tree will remain lit every evening until January 7. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Props are put into place ahead of the lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center on November 28, 2012 in New York City. After two weeks of preparation, the 45,000 lights ... more

Photo: John Moore, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Props are put into place ahead of the... Photo-3809613.53118 - Westport News

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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: The Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center awaits lighting on November 28, 2012 in New York City. After two weeks of preparation, the 45,000 lights will be lit on the 80-foot high Norwegian spruce this evening during a celebration televised on NBC and hosted by Al Roker and Savannah Guthrie. The tree will remain lit every evening until January 7. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: The Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center awaits lighting on November 28, 2012 in New York City. After two weeks of preparation, the 45,000 lights will be lit on the 80-foot high ... more

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Tourists snap photos as preparations are made for the lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center on November 28, 2012 in New York City. After two weeks of preparation, the 45,000 lights will be lit on the 80-foot high Norwegian spruce this evening during a celebration televised on NBC and hosted by Al Roker and Savannah Guthrie. The tree will remain lit every evening until January 7. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Tourists snap photos as preparations are made for the lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center on November 28, 2012 in New York City. After two weeks of preparation, the ... more

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Salvation Army volunteer Jessie Rock dances for donations as preparations are made for the lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center on November 28, 2012 in New York City. After two weeks of preparation, the 45,000 lights will be lit on the 80-foot high Norwegian spruce this evening during a celebration televised on NBC. The tree will remain lit every evening until January 7. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Salvation Army volunteer Jessie Rock dances for donations as preparations are made for the lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center on November 28, 2012 in New York ... more

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Salvation Army volunteers dance for donations as preparations are made for the lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center on November 28, 2012 in New York City. After two weeks of preparation, the 45,000 lights will be lit on the 80-foot high Norwegian spruce this evening during a celebration televised on NBC. The tree will remain lit every evening until January 7. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Salvation Army volunteers dance for donations as preparations are made for the lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center on November 28, 2012 in New York City. After two ... more